He’s been accused of being arrogant, racist, anti-Semitic, and surrounding himself with powerful white men. His dark side represents pure evil, ideal for political office in America.

Using him to bash Trump shows desperation in Republican ranks. He obliged with stinging pejoratives, calling him “a phony, a fraud, a misogynist and a bully who threatens America’s future.”

“His domestic policies would lead to recession. His foreign policies would make America and the world less safe.”

“He has neither the temperament nor the judgment to be president. And his personal qualities would mean America would cease to be a shining city on a hill,” using a 1980s Ronald Reagan phrase without attribution.

He rambled on offensively, reciting pre-scripted lines, urging anyone but Trump without endorsing another aspirant.